Pre-Authorized Withdrawal System

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The Pre-Authorized Withdrawal System [PDF, 57KB] (PAWS) allows property owners to set up automatic monthly prepayments towards the following year's current taxes. Ten monthly payments will be processed on the 5th day of each month starting in August and ending the following May. No payments will be processed in June and July.  The maximum monthly payment will be calculated by dividing the most recent tax levy (minus the Home Owner Grant) by ten; then adding 5%. Your monthly payment can be for that amount, or a lesser amount. PAWS payments and over-payments are non-refundable. Accounts with large overpayments will be reduced automatically.

The annual tax notices are mailed at the end of May and will show that year's tax levy, less the total prepayments and interest earned. You are responsible for any outstanding balance and must claim the Home Owner Grant each year.

Taxpayers intending on selling their homes and on the pre-authorized tax payment plan are responsible for cancelling payments. Prepayments to your tax account are non-refundable. Please fill out the cancellation form [PDF, 23KB] and return to the District of Maple Ridge.